Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 3.5S of Hazelton · Structure no. 000000000040650
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Driftwood Road over Trib. to Medicine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.